Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch
Description
Start your day with early hotel pickup in Rio for a transfer to Angra dos Reis, where a boat awaits to explore Ilha Grande. Swim, snorkel, and relax at three tropical islands such as Blue Lagoon, Japariz, or Cataguases. Savor a buffet lunch and listen to your guide’s commentary about the area’s biodiversity.
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Itinerary
Enjoy the 3-hour ride through the Green Coast from Rio to Angra dos Reis. Relax and enjoy the view.
When we arrive at Angra dos Reis, we go straight to the harbour to take a schooner boat trip through the archipelago of Ilha Grande.
You may swim in the most beautiful blue colored water you will ever see.
The water is very calm, no waves at all and crystal-clear colour.
It is where the first settlers started to inhabited in Ilha Grande.
Small island inhabited by fishermen with small family restaurants and a dense forest. Ideal place to relax a little bit.
Transfer from Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro. 3 hour travel time to return.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup between 06:45 am and 08:30 am.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under the age of 4 are complimentary as they must sit on the parent’s lap.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
- This tour is unavailable on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
- Snorkeling equipment can be rented on location.
- Duration of the transfer from Rio to Angra dos Reis: approximately 2h30 hours.
- Duration of the boat trip: approximately 4 hours.
- Contact us back to confirm pickup time. Pickup between 06:45 am to 08:30 am. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
- Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are recommended for this tour.
- Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Reviews(68)
We went to about 3-4 islands, the lady I believe her name was Raquel was very nice and kind! The fries I had were very good I would recommend! Although I bought a snorkel and couldn’t see much underwater it’s not their fault!
The tour was fun. The process of getting there was not. We had to go to a hotel at 6am to be picked up, which was fine, however we spent about 2 hours stopping at different hotels picking people up which added too much time to the already extremely long ride we had to take to the actual beaches. The tour guide was also kind of crazy, she was very disorganized and a bit rude. Overall we enjoyed ourselves but this required a more efficient way of being done.
Really well-organized experience. The bus picked us up from under our hotel and then we reached the starting point where we took the boat to go around the lagoons. In terms of quality, really great price. Lunch was included and was hearty and self-service including fish, rice, vegetables, chicken... The guide was really super helpful kind and nice. We had to continue our journey and not return to Rio de Janeiro, they even made someone available to take us to our accommodation outside rio.
Too bad the schedule in viator is wrong. Times differ, lunch is not on board the boat but only at the last stop. Boats are close together and many people bob in the water with polar noodles. Only at the first swimming spot can you see fish flocking to you through feeding. Nowhere to really snorkel.
The scenery is beautiful. We never knew what island we were visiting. The guides aren't ready to go. Just tell me the name of the beach and when we should leave
Very the guide wxelwnte plotted service thanks to the guide pir your attentions and your good humor the very nice place
Beautiful excursion, very good attention from Nathalia, our guide. The quiet trip by both micro and boat.
Here is a brief description of our tour: Arrival about 4-5 hours, instead of 2.5 hours as advertised. Toilet on the bus very disgusting/unhygienic, this was not to use. 1. Stop: you were allowed to jump off the boat into the water on the rocky coast. No landfall or similar; after 30 minutes it immediately continued. You don't manage to go into the water relaxed. We didn't go in at all. 2. Stop: 1 hour shore walk on a relatively small beach. Everything full with participants of other organizers. The church was not open as it was trendy. For us, zero relaxation. 3. Food: unfortunately only okay. After an hour you had to be back on the excursion boat immediately. You couldn't see the area. 4. Return journey: the crew has started partying for their guests. The guests consisted predominantly of families with small children. Much too loud music. Our children covered their ears at some point because of the volume. 5. "Tour guide": she only said something about the itinerary every now and then, but nothing about the island. Overall, unfortunately, a disappointment for us. We could hardly take anything from the Ilha Grande.
Good overall, its a pretty long day with transportation from Rio (leave 8am return 8:30p) but worth the experience of visiting Angra its beautiful there! Overall well organized tour, I would recommend this company. Th bus picked us up from hotel about 1 hour late, that was really the only issue. Also wish they would have informed on booking page pricing for extras for sale on tour (snorkling equip, drinks, food, appetizers, etc…)
The water is great, the islands are great, the company and other travelers were also great and as a solo traveler I truly appreciate that. I only wished there was more ambiance on the boat like more music that's why 4 stars. The experience was truly worth the price....the on board drinks were also on point.
